“Her exceptional level of technical skill and intelligent musicality shone through in a beast of a piece. We see great things in her future.”

The grand final of the competition was held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

The finalists performed with the CBSO, conducted by Mark Wigglesworth in front of a live audience, and were judged by a panel of experts.

Lauren is now set to appear on the BBC Radio 3 stage at BBC Music’s The Biggest Weekend in Coventry on May 28. She will also be at a special BBC Young Musician 40th anniversary concert at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall on July 15.